USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)

Working with senior specialists, performs functions which address international development, reconstruction and stabilization activities, and trade capacity building operations critical to agency priorities and objectives.. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: applying program/project management principles, utilizing written and oral communication to explain and describe program issues, and applying basic knowledge of agriculture and rural development methods.. This position is in a bargaining unit with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 3976.. Industries Government Administration and Strategic Management Services

program specialist

2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) provided pay range This range is provided by USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $68,405.00/yr - $88,926.00/yr Duties The duties described are for the full-performance level. The duties may include but are not limited to: implements/coordinates/evaluates agricultural technical assistance programs. Performs research and analysis of data and information on a specific topic or issue within a larger project while serving as a member of a team. Assists in developing funding and budget documents and monitoring status of funding. Serves as a liaison between USDA and staff of other federal agencies, universities, and the private sector for issues inherent to agricultural trade capacity building. Working with senior specialists, performs functions which address international development, reconstruction and stabilization activities, and trade capacity building operations critical to agency priorities and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Successful completion of one-year trial period. In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: applying program/project management principles, utilizing written and oral communication to explain and describe program issues, and applying basic knowledge of agriculture and rural development methods. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS Are Required If You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs and other organizations. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This is a term appointment not to exceed two years. Appointment may be extended up to 4 years without reannouncing. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. This position is in a bargaining unit with American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 3976. A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries Government Administration and Strategic Management Services#J-18808-Ljbffr

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